New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-12-25

guideo by counsel WHAT'S counsel for, II you reject
his advice even before he gives IT, You must do az
say, and must let him have at least ten thous and
dollars more"
Old Muggcby regarded his attorney with dcrisivc
curiosity. "YOuve lost your wits BADGER he said
"Guv'nor," put in young Mugglcby, Badger is
right Harvey won't assign his patent for nothing
He has already been offered enough for 1t pay
What he owes US half dozen times lie is a
good deal of fool but he is not such hopeless idiot
as to give us for nothing what offers him modest
fortune We must make him believe that we are gen.
erous and friendly Hanged II don't think the offer
OF ten thousand would make the fresh youth propose
to assign his patent as security Besides It won't be
lost II we had the patent now we should have TO
spend several times ten thousand getting It on the
market, while a loan of that amount will be wholly
insufficient for him, and only lead him into additional
embarrassments that Will hasten success
"You talk slick Badger" sneered Old Mug
gleby whats the in my batting the trap as
you call IT, II Tom Twtcher is to let the rat out when
he's caught, tell me that"
al about to advert to that polnt' said Mr..
Badger. Almond must not be allowed to have any
other source of revenue except us. II he's getting
money from Twcher, it must be stopped
"Thats easy enough" Old Mugcoby eagerly re-
Joined The only piece of property Twitchcr has
left is covered by mortgage. We can lay him on
his back in a week.
Young Muggleby began to hack his chair again.
"Guv'nor,7 he calmly replied, 81 thought said that
Twitcher must be left alone.'
But began Mr.. badger.
"Thcre's but about It, Badger" Young Mug
gcby interrupted. al have especial interest In
Twitcher'
Havo youl demanded his father, sharply. "well,
so have 1, and I'm afraid our interests clash
Gentlemen, this IS too bad" interposcd Mr.. Bad
ger. "Now, really this won't do. You must fix
this thing up
am perfectly willing" said Young Mugeeby, " and
It ought not to be hard fix My interest In Twtchcr
concerns his daughter Suc.'
"What OF her ~ demanded the old man.
"I'm going TO marry hcr, Guv'nor"
"You'rc a sickly fool, Peter, and tell you won't
have nv plans incrfcrcd with. You can marry any
hussy you please but you shall keep your hanoS OH
my affairs"
Young Murcleby's eyes were naturally green, but
now they turned into a dirty yellow. stlll he Kept
his temper lie usually kept his temper When his
eyes were yelowest. his voice was smoothest.
"Guvnor," he said "suppose we compromise
"That's ncried Mr.. Badger, that's the 'hing 10 90
compromise
aI,m going TO marry the girl whether you Ike or
not yes whether she likes or not, and I'm pouhd 10
COW that the idea has not seemed to strike her so
favorably as one might expect. But marry her Will
She Is at present in entire ignorance OF inc business
relations which her father has had with you E'eh
10 Won had not so completely blinded him. he wouId
his own brothern-law and her uncle that had suchcu
~. ,,r,rn. all awav She only knows that II Is gone,
,ha+ somebody has taken about all there is to take
II will run dead against my scheme FOR you 10 suo any
more You must stop. But Will see 10 !. 'ha' "o.
a dollar of what they have left, which ISN'T soou
deal Won know, Guvnor, shall go TO harvey
rrortsc Won that Bait your trap Capture Vour
rat IN engage that Twchcr shall not set nm ircc
again. ,, ,..,
"Good good I, cried Mr.. Badger. "fairiy spo""n.
Ola Nucrlcby buried his chin in his shlrtr"h''
cazcd kecnly at his son from the CORNERS :" VI" w.
and cracked his finger joints in a thoughtful way
"Ycss he said at last, fairly SPOKEN hu' ''
- .olt,c Potter You're smart chap, but
1,ye met lots Of chaps who thought they were JUST as
smart as YOU think you I'll take you al your
word and let old Twitcher alone But III "a'ch
YOU Peter like a hawk and II catch you AZ any %
vour trichsp-and old Mugglcby's voice souhuca inc
Tho snap Of spring lock- "Il clip your wings fe'ei'
now maIk'cc that" ,,
"Au right Guv'nor," he said, ats RoF
"And now for Harvey Almond" continued the Ola
man. "Your plan is a good one, badger. io snH''
have the money, and by Christmas time II nav nm
7 owe him many overdue grudgc ana / II pay e'''
all I'll get him, Badger, and III hoid h'i ho'u '''
hard and FAST ,, CO,
ute ovcs we're fixed savagcly the unconscious ny
nlavinr merrily at hide and seek about MS nose
suddenly his hand darted through the ar oc'''O"s
uarsbola OF the most perfect symmetry ana MS 'n-
gers closed over the imprisoned fy He fell back ID
his chair with a smile Of supreme content anu 'ui
,nurcd "Tha,s right Muggleby, hold him last
$50 will. Badger, and I'll squeeze him, TOO
Mr. Dadgcr started He looked anXionsiy al ms
cl,ncbed hand But don't be too fast, Muggleby'
bc said. "Be sure he's there, before you boast too
loudly" ,,.
"Well, but, he IS there. amt hc1' asked Old Mug
gleby.
There's no doubt about IT, is therel' asked young
Muggleby. a.
Mr. Badger slowly opened his fist and TOOK inc ny
hotwcen his thumb and forefngcr
"No no. gentlemen" he answered, mot inc le"''
in tbe world He's there Your ungrateful hephc"
is already In our trap. lie may be sharp
The Avs great eyes working nerv0usiy ABOUT
He may struggle hard to escape
The fly kicked vigorously
But I've provided with such skill and care"
The fix suddenly ceased moving
"That I'm Just as sure Of bis annhllatioh az l an
Of =.
pv a vigorous flank movement the fly lcrked ltseif
ou, ~ IFS prson and ali GIFTED I'm triumph upon the
LAWYERS nose" Of anything In this uncertain world
concluded Mr. Badger.
PRESENTING MR. TEDDY OGRADY AND HIS kffohi'
TO CONTROL AN IDPURIATED MARBLE PUSSY.
On the ton floor Of the Bullfrog Flats lived the